Bai Yu entered the hall, his piercing gaze sweeping over the crowd. Upon seeing this, the officials ceased their conversation, staring in astonishment at the suddenly appearing emperor.
"Your Majesty!" An official was the first to react and hurriedly knelt down to pay his respects.
Seeing this, the other officials also knelt down and shouted in unison, "Welcome back, Your Majesty!"
Bai Yu nodded, gesturing for everyone to dispense with formalities. He walked to the main seat and sat down, his gaze sharp as a hawk's, looking directly at everyone.
"During my absence, has anything significant happened in the capital?" Bai Yu's voice was deep and authoritative, commanding respect and daring not to show the slightest disrespect.
"this……"
Upon hearing this, the officials exchanged glances, hesitant to speak.
Seeing this, Xu Yuehuai couldn't help but feel anxious. She knew that if she didn't reveal the details about the assassins now, it would likely become even more difficult to resolve later.
So she took a deep breath, stepped forward, and said to Bai Yu, "Your Majesty, there is something I must report to you. As far as I know, during your absence, someone has been secretly hunting you down. Their identities are unknown, but their methods are ruthless. If they are not eliminated as soon as possible, there may be great chaos."
As soon as Xu Yuehuai finished speaking, a commotion erupted in the hall. The officials whispered among themselves, discussing the matter animatedly.
"Such a thing actually happened?"
"Who are those assassins? They're incredibly audacious!"
"Their purpose is probably not so simple; they may be plotting something in secret..."
Bai Yu's expression turned cold as he watched the officials shirking their responsibilities.
"Is that really true?" Bai Yu's voice carried a chill that sent shivers down one's spine.
Xu Yuehuai bowed and said, "It's absolutely true. Moreover, I've already discovered some clues. As long as you give the order, we will definitely be able to wipe out these assassins in one fell swoop."
Upon hearing this, a sharp glint flashed in Bai Yu's eyes. He stood up, walked to Xu Yuehuai, and stared intently into her eyes, saying, "Fine! I'll trust you this once. Go and organize your men now to track down these assassins. Report to me immediately if you find any leads!"
Xu Yuehuai was overjoyed. She knew that Bai Yu's order would be of great help to her. Perhaps, she could even find out what she wanted to know.
So she hurriedly accepted the order and set off to investigate the assassins.
The moment Xu Yuehuai stepped into the Dongsang military camp, the sunlight slanted down onto her cold and stern face, and her eyes were filled with an unwavering determination.
All around were well-trained soldiers, some brandishing swords, others brandishing spears, engrossed in their own duels, seemingly oblivious to the sudden appearance of the woman.
"Who among you is best at covert investigation? Who has the highest combat skills?" Xu Yuehuai's voice was clear and powerful, but it was like a pebble thrown into a lake, only causing brief ripples before returning to calm.
"I didn't expect my older brother to have improved again."
"We are really falling further and further behind."
"How can I become as powerful as the boss?"
The soldiers remained engrossed in their own world, as if her words were nothing more than fleeting smoke.
Xu Yuehuai frowned slightly, a hint of impatience flashing in her eyes.
"call out!"
Suddenly, she threw a hidden weapon from her sleeve, heading straight for the two people who were fighting.
The whooshing sound of the hidden weapon alerted the two fighters instantly, and they dodged the attack almost simultaneously.
"Are you courting death? Trying to assassinate someone in front of so many of us!" Soldier Captain Xiao Rui shouted. He was burly, with a resolute face and a fierce look in his eyes.
Xu Yuehuai smiled slightly, showing no fear whatsoever: "I was sent here by the King to gather a group of people to carry out a secret operation with me. You disobey the King's orders and deserve to die. Today, even if you all die, the King will not do anything to me."
As soon as she finished speaking, a thin soldier named Xiao Liu sneered, "You little wench, you wouldn't happen to be that woman who's been bewitching the internet lately, would you?" His eyes were full of contempt, as if Xu Yuehuai was just a worthless pretty face.
Xu Yuehuai glanced at him indifferently: "So what if it's me?"
Xiao Liu chuckled and looked Xu Yuehuai up and down: "He's not bad looking, but you can't order us around just by looking at us and talking."
Xu Yuehuai's lips curled into a smile, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes: "Oh? It seems I'll have to beat you into submission."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Yuehuai's figure flashed toward Xiao Liu like a ghost.
Xiao Liu was caught off guard, feeling a gust of wind rush towards his face, followed by a sharp pain that spread throughout his body. He staggered back a few steps, fell to the ground, and stared at Xu Yuehuai in shock.
"You're too weak. How dare you be so arrogant in front of me?" Xu Yuehuai smiled contemptuously, glancing at the other soldiers.
Xiao Liu angrily got up, his face flushed, and shouted, "This isn't fair! Let's do it again!"
Xu Yuehuai shook her head, a mocking smile playing on her lips: "You no longer have a chance."
As she spoke, she charged at Xiao Liu again. This time, she was faster and more ruthless. Xiao Liu only had time to let out a scream before being knocked to the ground once more.
"Is there anyone else who disagrees?" Xu Yuehuai looked around, his voice cold and authoritative.
Xiao Rui took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "You guys go and see how capable she really is."
At his command, two tall soldiers, Xiao San and Xiao Si, immediately rushed towards Xu Yuehuai.
However, before they could get close to Xu Yuehuai, they were blasted away by a powerful force.
They lay on the ground, groaning in pain, clearly incapacitated.
A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Rui's eyes. He clenched his fists and said in a deep voice, "It seems I have to take action myself."
With a swift movement, he charged towards Xu Yuehuai like a cheetah.
The two figures intersected in the air, each collision producing a dull thud.
The surrounding soldiers watched the duel with bated breath, their hearts filled with awe and curiosity.
After a fierce contest, Xu Yuehuai finally gained the upper hand.
She knocked Xiao Rui to the ground with a powerful punch, then looked at him coldly: "Do you give up now?"
Xiao Rui struggled to his feet, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and said in a deep voice, "That felt good!"
He looked at the other soldiers: "Did you all hear that? This is the power of the woman the King sent! We must obey her orders!"
The soldiers nodded in agreement, their eyes no longer filled with the previous contempt and arrogance, but only with awe and admiration for Xu Yuehuai.
Xu Yuehua smiled slightly, knowing that she had achieved her goal.
As she turned to leave the barracks, she was filled with confidence and anticipation. She knew this secret operation would be fraught with challenges and dangers, but she was confident that she and her soldiers would be able to complete the mission.
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